Immigration

California Bill Targets ICE Contractor Profits; Detention Conditions Worsen

By Kiyana ColeMay 30, 2026

The California Assembly has advanced Assembly Bill 1675, known as the No Tax Breaks for ICE Contractors Act, which seeks to deny state tax incentives to corporations contracting with federal immigration enforcement agencies. This legislative action follows a significant expansion of immigrant detention operations in California and documented worsening conditions within detention facilities, as reported by state inspectors.

California Senate Advances Bills to Counter Federal Immigration Overreach

By Yeayoung VacMay 29, 2026

The California State Senate has advanced 11 immigration-related bills, legislation aimed at limiting federal enforcement overreach, strengthening oversight of detention facilities, and increasing transparency regarding immigration enforcement incidents. This legislative package, according to a press release from the Office of Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón, seeks to address concerns over intensified federal enforcement actions and facility conditions.

CA Bill Mandates AG Oversight of Immigration Enforcement for Violations

By Kiyana ColeMay 28, 2026

California lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 1257, a legislative proposal mandating the California Attorney General to issue an annual public report detailing immigration enforcement incidents across the state. The measure additionally empowers the Attorney General to request information pertaining to such incidents from designated sensitive locations, including public schools and healthcare facilities.

Senator Wiener Condemns Trump Policy Forcing Green Card Applicants Abroad

By Arielle AmriMay 27, 2026

San Francisco Senator Scott Wiener sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s new immigration policy, which would compel many green card applicants to complete their process outside the United States. Wiener described the measure as a “horrific change” that would affect “hundreds of thousands of Californians” and deemed it “beyond inhumane.”

California Bill Targets Corporate Profiteering from ICE Contracts

By Amaya JonesMay 24, 2026

Assembly Member Alex Lee is seeking passage of AB 1675, formally titled the No Tax Breaks for ICE Contractors Act, a legislative initiative intended to prohibit corporations engaged with federal immigration enforcement agencies from accessing specific California tax incentives, with generated revenues subsequently earmarked for immigrant legal aid funding.

Report Exposes Skyrocketing ICE Solitary Confinement & Detainee Abuses

By Yeayoung VacMay 22, 2026

Solitary Watch has reported instances of detainees with serious medical needs or suicidal ideation being placed in solitary confinement within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, rather than receiving appropriate medical or mental health care. The findings have prompted renewed scrutiny regarding the use of solitary confinement as a punitive or control mechanism, particularly in cases involving vulnerable individuals.

80-Year-Old Sues ICE for $50M: Alleged Assault & Unlawful Detention

By Irene LilleyMay 22, 2026

An 80-year-old Southern California car wash owner has filed a $50 million federal civil rights lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other federal agencies. The complaint alleges agents violently assaulted and unlawfully detained Rafie Ollah Shouhed during a 2025 immigration raid, resulting in broken ribs, head trauma, and lasting emotional distress.

Adelanto Detainees Launch Hunger Strike Challenging Inhumane Conditions

By Ashley ChanMay 22, 2026

State Senator Sasha Renée Pérez issued a statement addressing a hunger strike at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center Annex in San Bernardino County. Detainees are reportedly protesting facility conditions, demanding improved living standards and greater accountability from operators. Pérez’s statement also advocated for Senate Bill 995, legislation designed to enhance oversight and transparency within California’s detention center system.

Durazo Calls for Reversal of Proposed Medi-Cal Cuts for Undocumented Californians

By Remy SwartzMay 20, 2026

State Senator María Elena Durazo has urged California lawmakers to reverse proposed reductions in health care coverage for undocumented immigrants following the release of the revised 2026-27 state budget. According to a press release from Durazo, the May Revision maintains an existing Medi-Cal enrollment freeze and proposes an increase in monthly premiums for enrolled undocumented adults from $30 to $50. Additionally, the budget revision includes provisions to limit full-scope Medi-Cal coverage for specific immigrant populations, including refugees and asylees, effective July 1, 2027.

CA DOJ: Abuses, Poor Conditions in Immigration Detention Amid Surge

By Kayla BetuliusMay 16, 2026

California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a report detailing a significant deterioration of conditions within the state’s immigration detention facilities. The findings indicated that an increase in the detainee population has exacerbated deficiencies in staffing, medical care, food provisions, and due process protections.